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Manual Handling

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Manual Handling

On completion of this manual handling course, participants will be able to:

  • Perform specific Manual Handling tasks competently to a recognized standard
  • Complete essential risk assessment prior to completing manual handling tasks
  • Identify Ergonomic factors associated with their work activities
  • Complete a series of exercises designed to improve strength, endurance and flexibility, the key components of physical fitness

Course Content:

  • Legislation (Common Law, 2005 SHWW Act, Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007, Part 2, Chapter 4)
  • Anatomy of the spine and mechanism of injury
  • Fitness and flexibility requirements for safe Manual Handling
  • Specific Manual Handling hazards relevant to the workplace
  • Risk Assessment for Manual Handling Tasks
  • Individual Risk Factors
  • Practical Manual Handling Training &Techniques
  • Procedures for dealing with unfamiliar loads
  • Ergonomics: Practical application to workplace environment

Maximum Number of Participants:

15 people

Duration:

½ day

Assessment:

Participants are required to complete a short written examination and practical

Certification:

Full certification of attendance is provided on successful completion of this manual handling course

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